Category Archives: The Green Light

Roll Out The Pink Carpet

Posted on April 4, 2013
These aren't just petunias-- they're "Supertunias"! Photo Courtesy of Jesse Hensen

One of the most dramatic statements a landscape architect can make in a large area—whether residential or commercial—is a broad swath of bright color that lasts from spring to fall. One just can’t get that from trees, shrubs, or perennials. … Continue reading →

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Thin Is In

Posted on February 1, 2013
Tall, thin, and beautiful: "Slender Silhouette" American sweetgum.

The Green Light I love big, beautiful, majestic trees, and who doesn’t? But there are times when a massive Sugar Maple that will grow to 100-plus feet high and 75 feet wide isn’t going to fit. If you need to … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Bloom Boom

Posted on December 7, 2012
Strawberry plants that look as good as they taste! Photo By Diana Reavis

The Green Light Who says you can’t learn something new? Horticulturally, you can! Strawberries haven’t been much more than a tasty fruit we love to eat, but that is changing now with an impressive new breeding program from ABZ Seed … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Issues, LA Directory, Landscape Architect Business, Nov/Dec 2012, The Green Light | Leave a comment

Plants? Yeah, We’ve Got A Guy For That

Posted on October 8, 2012
Burgundy Fireworks. Photo by Jesse Hensen

Editor’s Note: Landscape Architect Business (LAB) welcomes Jesse Hensen of Eason Horticultural Resources Inc., as its new Horticulture Columnist. As you design outdoor areas, landmarks, and structures, I hope you’ll look to Jesse for insider know-how. After all, everyone has … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Issues, Landscape Architect Business, Sep/Oct 2012, The Green Light | Leave a comment